Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine

05/29/2026

Mary Catherine Carroll DMD 27 and MarKee Weaver DMD 27 were accepted into the 2026 American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Student Leaders for Social Change program, joining a cohort of predoctoral and allied dental students from the United States and Canada.
“Institutional change in oral health begins with education,” Carroll said in reference to being accepted into the program. “This is a program that is helping us understand and reimagine the systems that we are inheriting right now. [This will] potentially improve our education and come back to school with ideas that can help us and potentially GSDM move into the future.”

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/2026-adea-student-leaders-for-social-change-program

05/26/2026

The Boston University American Student Dental Association (BU ASDA) chapter won a Gold Crown Award for Community Service at the 2026 ASDA Annual Session in February.

“We were incredibly proud. It felt really meaningful to be able to represent GSDM and to be recognized as a chapter that truly prioritizes community service,” wrote Sommer Seitz DMD 27 and Michael Smith DMD 27, chair and vice chair respectively of the BU ASDA Gold Crown committee, in a joint statement.
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/2026-bu-asda-chapter-gold-crown-award-for-community-service

05/19/2026

Many dentists have faced physical strain, anxiety, or stress throughout their careers. We want to hear from you on how you manage these types of wellbeing challenges. Was there a turning point—for example, a recovery from burnout, a new ergonomic setup, or a personal habit shift—that transformed your physical and mental wellbeing?

We are looking for stories from GSDM alumni on their experience with physical and emotional wellbeing in the dental profession for a cover article in an upcoming issue of Impressions. For a chance of being featured, please fill out the form:

Impressions 2026 Cover Article Interest Form Many dentists have faced physical strain, anxiety, or stress throughout their careers. We want to hear from you on how you manage these types of wellbeing challenges. Was there a turning point—for example, a recovery from burnout, a new ergonomic setup,...

05/14/2026

Successfully completing a dental degree is an extraordinary feat that should not be viewed lightly. But the learning doesn’t stop on graduation day: Oral healthcare professionals embrace a lifetime commitment to learning and growing. We asked GSDM faculty, staff, and alumni to share inspirational advice to the Class of 2026.

Here’s what Dr. Meredith Bailey, clinical assistant professor of general dentistry and director of education support & performance evaluation, shared:

“You are stepping into a rewarding profession full of possibility at an incredibly exciting time. There are many paths ahead, more than you can even see right now. Stay curious, take advantage of opportunities as they come, and trust that you are well prepared to make a meaningful impact. It has been a privilege to be part of your journey.”

Read all the advice: https://bit.ly/gsdm-2026-commencement-advice

05/13/2026

Twenty-one members of the GSDM Class of 2026 will have a special moment with a loved one on the commencement stage, as their diplomas will co-presented by a family member and fellow GSDM alum.

GSDM allows alumni who are immediate family members (parent, grandparent, sibling, or spouse) of a graduate to co-present the diploma alongside the dean or program chair. Five graduates and their alumni co-presenters discussed what they are most looking forward to on the momentous day.

“For our family, this moment goes beyond my individual achievement—it represents years of shared support, sacrifice, and belief in one another,” said Kristina Caradonna CAMED 19 DMD 23 ORTHO 26 in reference to her brother, Scott Caradonna CAMED 17 DMD 21 ORTHO 24, co-presenting her diploma. “Having Scott present my diploma is a reflection of how every step of this journey has been shaped by the foundation our family has built.”

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/gsdm-2026-commencement-alumni-co-presenters

05/12/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Yoshiyuki Mochida, clinical professor of molecular & cell biology, and one of the recipients of this year's Spencer N. Frankl Award for Excellence in Teaching!

We sat down with Dr. Mochida to hear his reaction to receiving this award and to learn more about what this honor means to him.

05/12/2026

When Fatema Abdo DMD AS 26 matriculated at GSDM two years ago, she joined her son, Mohamed Hussein DMD 26, who was part-way through his own dental education. This month, the mother-and-son duo will reach the finish line together as GSDM graduates.

“We are very grateful for Boston University and GSDM for giving us this opportunity. It's not every day that a mother and son are able to share such an experience, and we're very fortunate to have been part of this community,” Hussein said. “[We] made unforgettable memories, made our friendships that will last forever, [and] mentors who we keep learning from.”

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/news-2026-commencement-spotlight-mother-son-student-duo-reflect

05/11/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Gabrish, clinical assistant professor of pediatric dentistry, and one of the recipients of this year's Spencer N. Frankl Award for Excellence in Teaching!

We sat down with Dr. Gabrish to hear her reaction to receiving this award and to learn more about what this honor means to her.